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  Towed, on the whole 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a practical beast that will comfortably tow a 1,500kg caravan for about 3,000 miles a year, and carry 4 adults and accommodate 2 Labradors and walking...
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  Can you recommend a small SUV for towing? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer...
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  I use my Volvo V70 auto to tow a caravan - is there anything I should have done to ensure it keeps running? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles...
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  If I SORN my Honda CR-V for most of the year, would this be asking for trouble? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of...
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  New petrol car with tow bar nose wight 90kg or more - recommendations please? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a diesel Hyundai i30 Tourer, but due to a growing family and changing interests I am looking to change it. One of my main requirements...
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  What's best for towing - diesel or petrol? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to change my car next year and will also be buying a caravan that will weigh about 1500kg. Therefore, I need something that is fairy economical...
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  Would you recommend the Isuzu Rodeo for load carrying, towing etc? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry...
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  Which SUV for towing a 1410kg caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After six years of comfortable and reliable motoring it is time to replace our 2003 Passat 1.9 TDI Estate. Our average mileage is 10,000 per year, of which...
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  Will using the 'spacesaver' spare wheel on my Astra whilst towing a caravan affect safety? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A full-size matching road wheel (I paid extra as I tow a caravan) does not fit in the well of the boot of my fantastic new Astra SRi 2.0 CTDI. The ‘spacesaver’...
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  Should I switch off my Hyundai Santa Fe's ESP when towing a caravan? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After listening to your advice in January, I bought a Hyundai Santa Fe although I did not take delivery until June (Hyundai are a victim of their own success)....
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  Horse chestnut 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have just had our much loved Mondeo Ghia estate written off by a "sorry I didn't see you” driver - fortunately no serious injuries, but a big bang....
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  L200 load capacity 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Mitsusbishi is claiming its new L200 has the highest load capacity of any of the pick-ups. As its towing capacity is less than many of the competition,...
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  Which SUV is best for towing a caravan? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 BMW X5 gearbox has failed at 103,000 miles. I am looking for a replacement and new SUV to tow my 1900KG twin axle caravan on European tours. Ideally,...
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  Can you recommend an SUV that's cheap to run? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the most economical 4x4 to tow a trailer with two horses. It must be automatic, low tax and cheap to insure. Any ideas?
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  Trying to find the ideal 4x4 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you would be able to recommend a 4x4. We did look at a pick up like the L200, HiLux or Rodeo but we need the towing capacity to...
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  Economical tow car 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a 1500kg caravan with an 2008 E280 CDI Estate. I want to replace this car with a 4x4 for better traction in mud/snow. I need a car which has a large...
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  Which large saloon car would you recommend for motorway use and towing a caravan? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2001 BMW 530d SE (E39) from new and have covered approximately 11,000 miles per year, 75 per cent of which has been on motorways. Though...
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  Is it a bad idea to buy a new diesel car? 15 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I need a 4x4 to tow 3.5 tonnes. I'm looking to buy a new Land Rover Defender 90, which is diesel. With current emission targets, would it be a really bad...
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  I am looking for a reliable and economical SUV to pull a large caravan - what do you suggest? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a reliable and economical SUV to pull a 4 or 5 berth caravan. What do you suggest?
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  What's the best hybrid SUV for towing? 10 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an automatic hybrid car with a raised driving position. It must have enough power and torque to tow a 1440kg caravan. What would you recommend...